Décor, events blend history and holidays at Overland Trail Museum

Children's program kicks off December

By Journal-Advocate staff

Posted:
11/27/2012 10:32:19 AM MST

Overland Trail Museum assistant Perry Johnson reads to children at last year's "A Child's Christmas on the Prairie." Story time is just one of many activities to be enjoyed at the annual event coming up this Saturday. (Journal-Advocate file photo)

Enjoy carolers and other features sure to inspire the holiday spirit at the Overland Trail Museum's "Christmas on the Prairie" open house Dec. 18-20. (Journal-Advocate file photo)

STERLING -- The decorations are up, and the staff at the Overland Trail Museum are ready to celebrate the holidays.

The festivities start Saturday, with "A Child's Christmas on the Prairie" from 1 to 3 p.m. At this program, families will enjoy viewing the beautiful decorations while participating in a variety of pioneer Christmas activities, including cookie decorating, caroling in the old church, story time and more.

In addition, all children age 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult. No reservations are required.

The museum will also be opening its doors after hours for its annual "Christmas on the Prairie" open house later in December. This year's open house will be held on three consecutive nights, Dec. 18-20, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Bundle up and enjoy the decorations, carolers and even roasted chestnuts in the museum's courtyard. Tour the village buildings, then warm up with refreshments in the High Plains Education Building.

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